Rimage PrismPlus!TM User Guide
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Contents Contents Introduction ...................................................................................... 1 Operating system requirements ............................................................................ 1 Media requirements............................................................................................... 1 Ribbon requirements ............................................................................................. 1 Label design requirements ........................
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Introduction Introduction This manual provides the information needed to set up, install, and operate the PrismPlus printer and to identify the parts. Operating system requirements The Rimage PrismPlus is compatible only with Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows 2003 Server. It requires one USB port. Media requirements You must use discs that are coated with a surface designed for thermal printing. Silver lacquer discs without an additional thermal protective layer are not designed for thermal printing.
Rimage PrismPlus! Identify the parts of the PrismPlus Front view Ribbon Guides Clamping Pins Drawer and Centering Pin Take-up Roller Supply Roller Control panel There are four LEDs and an Operator Button on the operator panel located on the front of the printer.
Identify the parts of the PrismPlus Operator button This button opens and closes the printer tray. There is a yellow LED in the center of this button. LED indicators The LED conditions described below reflect conditions on a Standalone PrismPlus. PrismPlus printers that are mounted in automated equipment have different conditions. For conditions of automated printers, refer to the automated equipment user guides.
Rimage PrismPlus! Rear view 4 110635_G
Operate the PrismPlus Operate the PrismPlus Setting up a standalone PrismPlus Use these procedures to step up a standalone PrismPlus printer. Connecting the cables 1. Connect the parallel cable to the parallel cable connection at the back of the printer. 2. Connect the other end of the parallel cable to a parallel port on the back of the PC. 3. Connect the power cord to the printer. 4. Plug the power cord into a suitable electrical outlet.
Rimage PrismPlus! Installing the software To install CD Designer, place the CD Designer disc in your PC disc tray and follow the prompts. Installing the printer driver You must install the driver for the PrismPlus before you can use the printer with any label editing software. This procedure describes how to install the printer driver for Windows 2000 and Windows XP. Before you begin If CD Designer is open, exit it. - Important! If the Windows Logo testing dialog box opens, select Continue Anyway. 1.
Operate the PrismPlus 3. Select the printer driver file. a. Select Have Disk. The Install From Disk dialog opens. b. Select Browse. c. Navigate to the software CD included with your printer. d. On the software CD, navigate: Printer Drivers > Prism > win2k_xp. e. Select the ccd2kxp.inf file. f. Select Open. g. Select OK. Rimage Perfect Image Printer PF displays in the Printers box h. Select Next.
Rimage PrismPlus! Powering on the printer 1. To power on the printer press the power switch on the rear of the printer. The printer initializes. 2. To power off the printer press the power switch again.
Operate the PrismPlus Loading the discs 1. To open the printer tray, press the Operator button. 2. Place one disc on the rubber pad between the two clamping pins and the centering pin. - Important! Place the disc with the recording side facing down. The recording side has a stacking ring close to the hub that you can feel with your fingers. If you insert a disc with the stacking ring facing up, you will damage the print head.
Rimage PrismPlus! Setting ribbon type, media type, and print strobe 1. Navigate to printing properties. 2. Select the Device Settings tab. 3. Select the type of Installed Ribbon. Note: Double Print is a feature that allows you to print the same label twice on the disc. Different types and brands of media have different printing characteristics. If you would like the printed areas on your discs to have more density, try enabling Double Print. 4. Select the Media Type. 5.
Operate the PrismPlus Printing in color 1. Install a multicolor ribbon in the printer. 2. Navigate to printing properties. 3. Select the Device Settings tab. 4. Select the Installed Ribbon setting. 5. Select Color, Three Panel CMY from the drop-down list. Note: The Double Print selection is disabled when a color ribbon is selected because double print is not available during the color printing process. 6. Select the Media Type. 7. Select the Print Strobe setting and set the value from the table below.
Rimage PrismPlus! Centering the image on the disc There are two ways to center the label. If the printer has a microparallel cable connection, and you have the Rimage serial cable, you can program the offsets. If you do not have the serial cable, you can adjust the print position by changing the top and bottom margins. 1. In the CD Designer application, select Page Setup. 2. Select the Margins tab. 3. Change the left and top margins. Increase the top margin to bring the printed label downward.
Maintain the PrismPlus Maintain the PrismPlus General cleaning Cleaning the exterior Wipe the exterior of the printer with a lint free cloth. Cleaning the printhead Clean the printhead at every ribbon change, or more often if streaks start appearing or the ribbon has torn. This procedure requires the PrismPlus cleaning kit (PN 210555-001). This kit includes the necessary cleaning pads and solution. Contact your local Value Added Reseller for the cleaning kit. 1. Prepare the PrismPlus. a.
Rimage PrismPlus! d. To close the tray and start the cleaning cycle, press the Operator button. When the cleaning cycle is complete, the tray opens. e. If necessary, repeat step d. f. Remove the cleaning pad with attached disc. g. Using a cotton swab soaked in the cleaning solution, clean the front two ribbon guides. 4. Prepare the PrismPlus for use. a. Power off the PrismPlus. b. Reinstall the ribbon. c. Replace the top cover.
Maintain the PrismPlus Replace consumables Changing the print ribbon # Tip: If ribbons are stored in an environment much different from that of the printer, allow plenty of time for them to become acclimated to the new environment. Allow more time for greater temperature and/or humidity differences. Store the ribbons at -5°C (23°F) to 40°C (104°F) and at 30-80% relative humidity, noncondensing. Avoid direct sunlight. Note: If you are replacing the ribbon, now is a good time to clean the printhead.
Rimage PrismPlus! f. Install the supply roller as shown. Leave some slack in the ribbon leader. g. Press the operator button until the printer tray comes out. The ribbon is threaded to the front of the PrismPlus. h. Remove the tape from the printer tray. i. Remove the adhesive strip from the ribbon leader. 3. Load the take-up roller. a. Place the new empty cardboard core on the take-up roller. It is notched to fit only one way. b. Place the take-up roller on top of the ribbon leader as shown.
Maintain the PrismPlus f. Install the take-up roller in the PrismPlus and press down firmly until the take-up roller snaps into place. - Important! Do not roll the STOP - Wind Leader Onto Take-up Core Stopping here marking on the Ribbon Leader onto the take-up roller. The marking should not be past the point shown in the picture on page 16. If the marking is on the roller, pull the take-up roller out and roll back the ribbon. To take up the slack, roll the supply roller back. 4.
Rimage PrismPlus! Learn more PrismPlus printer specifications Item Description Printing Speed 0.65 inches/second @ 300 x 300 dpi, typical 0.45 inches/second @ 300 x 600 dpi, typical Printing Direction Images are printed from a top to bottom orientation as the media is moving out of the machine. Printing Modes Single-pass (standard) and double-pass (monocolor ribbon only) for improved print quality on some media types. Print Quality 300x300 or 300x600 dpi (11.
Learn more Safety information This manual and the indications on the product allow proper and safe operation. The indication marks below help protect you and other persons from injury, and equipment from damage. n Warning! According to ANSI (American National Standards Institute) standards, a warning is used to indicate situations that could result in bodily injury to personnel operating or maintaining the equipment.
Rimage PrismPlus! Safety testing Product name: PrismPlus Printer Model: cdprs Notice for USA Tested to Comply with FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Learn more Rimage PrismPlus!TM Limited 6 Month Warranty. Rimage warrants, to the original end user only, most parts of the PrismPlus!TM DISC Printer for 6 months, according to the following terms: • Rimage will replace or repair, at Rimage's discretion, any non-consumable parts found defective within the Warranty period. • Valid from the date Rimage ships the product to you.
